All Whites fans will now be able to watch Thursday morning’s international friendly against Jordan after Sky TV confirmed it would show live coverage from Amman.

The match kicks off at 7am (NZT) – 30 minutes earlier than originally scheduled – and is New Zealand’s final hit out before taking on either Bahrain or Saudi Arabia in a two legged playoff for a spot at next year’s FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

All Whites coach Ricki Herbert is using the match as a dress rehearsal for the away leg of that playoff, in either Manama or Riyadh, on October 10.

Wellington will host the decisive home leg on November 14.

Also on Thursday morning, Saudi Arabia host Bahrain in the second leg of their playoff to decide who meets Oceania champions New Zealand in October and November.

The tie is finely balanced after a goalless draw in Sunday morning’s first leg.

New Zealand v Jordan

International Friendly

King Abdullah Stadium, Amman

September 9, 2009 (7am Sept 10 NZT)

Live on Sky Sport 3

Courtesy of NZF Media